Ninian

Saints named Ninian

• Saint Ninian of WhithornSeptember 16Missionary among the Picts of southern Scotland, called their apostle and honored by many dedications.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Ninian?

The name day of Ninian is September 16, the feast of Saint Ninian of Whithorn.

II.Which saints bore the name Ninian?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Ninian, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Ninian a good baptismal name?

Yes. Ninian is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Ninian of Whithorn as patron.